A second dose of a covid-19 vaccine is safe for people who experienced an allergic reaction after the first shot. that’s according to doctors at Massachusetts general hospital who say about 2% of people have an allergic reaction to their first shot like itching, hives, or flushing. the majority of patients had no issues after their second shot. Moderate drinking…
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in mid-life may also protect against dementia later in life. researchers in Spain looked at scans of more than 500 middle-aged people. they found a connection between the buildup of fats and other substances in the arteries and low metabolism in regions of the brain involved in memory and learning. A potential vaccine for the mosquito-borne virus,…
The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery has announced it has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health Next Generation program. The $149,288 grant will fund a program called HeartLink – Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Alabama River Region. It is one of nine programs to receive funding through the first year of the Connections for Cardiovascular…
Too much or too little hemoglobin in your blood can lead to an increased risk of dementia later in life. That’s according to researchers in the Netherlands who found the level of protein in red blood cells may be linked to memory issues for seniors. And, a new guideline from the Endocrine Society recommends older adults get screened regularly for cardiovascular…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Alabama. For people like Pike County resident Judy Tillery, raising awareness for heart disease hits a little closer to home. “I’ve had one brother pass away by the age of 55 from heart attack,” Tillery says. “Two of my brothers and my…
